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Assassin (The) AKA L'assassino AKA The Ladykiller of Rome (1961)
A dandyish antiques dealer finds his lifestyle put on trial when he is arrested under suspicion of the murder of his older lover.Director: Elio Petri
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray copy)
DISC TWO (DVD)
* The Film
"Elio Petri and L'assassino" introduction by Italian cinema expert Pasquale Iannone
"Tonino Guerra: A Poet in the Movies" documentary about the great Italian screenwriter by Nicola Tranquillino
Theatrical Trailer -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):Italian Dolby Digital 1.0
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Only available in a Blu-ray+DVD combo.
Comes with a reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Jay Shaw, and a booklet featuring new writing on the film by Elio Petri expert Camilla Zamboni, plus a selection of contemporary reviews. -
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Extras:"Petri for Paola" director's wife Paola Pegoraro Petri and Italian film historian Jean A. Gili on the film and its censorship (16 mins)
"Guilty Innocence" Jean A. Gili on Petri's first feature film
Original Trailer
2012 Re-release Trailer -
Subtitles:French
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray copy)
DISC TWO (DVD)
* The Film
"Elio Petri and L'assassino" introduction by Italian cinema expert Pasquale Iannone (9:16)
"Tonino Guerra: A Poet in the Movies" documentary about the great Italian screenwriter by Nicola Tranquillino (51:15)
Theatrical Trailer (3:36) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Italian Dolby Digital 1.0
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Only available in a Blu-ray+DVD combo.
Comes with a reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Jay Shaw, and a booklet featuring new writing on the film by Elio Petri expert Camilla Zamboni, plus a selection of contemporary reviews. -
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OVERALL: Draw
Both have exclusive extras, but the UK/US versions are English-friendly.
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CUTS:
- R1 Arrow Academy America- Arrow Films - No cuts.
- R2 France- Carlotta Films - No cuts.
- R2 Arrow Academy United Kingdom- Arrow Films - No cuts (94:13 PAL).
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Comparison added by Eric_Cotenas on 15/07/14
Comparison last updated by Rob_Hunt on 29/08/18UPDATE LOG:
15/07/14: Initial entry.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
14/12/14: Added French release.
29/08/18: Corrected typo, updated overall, added links.
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